Breaking News! History in the Making
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Sanford decision to move Trayvon Martin memorial causes uproar in black community
A memorial dedicated to Trayvon Martin has been moved after push from the homeowner’s association in the area where he was killed.
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Report: 70 percent of African-American children can’t swim
While swimming has been a popular pastime for many, most Black children cannot swim due to segregation’s legacy.
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Tea Party Groups In Tennessee Demand Textbooks Overlook U.S. Founder’s Slave-Owning History
Conservative activists in Texas want to rewrite history books and remove and mention of the Founding Fathers owning slaves.
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How Did Blacks Travel During Segregation?
The now infamous Green Book was crucial for Black folks to safely travel and find businesses during the Jim Crow Era.
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Black Unemployment Inches Up to 14.4%
As the economy worsens, unemployment has increased for Black workers, straining their families and community.
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Chris Rock July 4th Tweet Sparks Controversy
The comedian’s social media post was a stark reminder than freedom was not achieved equitably in this country.
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Black DAR Members Celebrate Their Ties to the Nation’s Independence
Jessica Morgan, Afro They are a group of African American women who have been able to trace their lineage to the nation’s founding patriots. They gathered for lunch five days before the nation was to celebrate its independence to discuss their role as Black members of the nation’s premiere heritage organization for women—the Daughters of…
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Minority Children Going Hungry During Summer Months
Research showing how many Black children do not have enough food in the summer reveals how important meals at school are.
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Historic photos of African-American gay men unearthed
Some rarely seen vintage photos of Black gay men have been found, providing a glimpse into the community.
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Museum of Fine Arts Boston Receives Monumental Boost To African Art Collection
A Boston museum is the new home for an impressive collection of art pieces thanks to a generous donation by a collector.
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This Day in Black History: Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers is Born
We celebrate the birthday of Medgar Evers, a man’s whose death was one of the catalysts for the Civil Right Movement
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This Day in Black History: Civil Rights Act Signed
President Johnson’s signature enacted the first of three bills dedicated to racial equality in the United States.
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AIDS Quilt Returns to Washington
The AIDS Memorial Quilt dedicated to those lost to HIV/AIDS, which disproportionately impacts Black Americans, is displayed again.
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This Day in Black History: Buffalo Soldiers Unit Created
The first Black soldiers belonged to Army units created specifically for people of color by congress in the 1860s.
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Original Emancipation Proclamation Copy Sells For More Than $2 Million
This piece of American history sold for a hefty fee at auction, proving that you can put a price on some things.
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Hull-House Museum Exhibit Explores a Chicago Gang’s History and Impact
Museum goers have another option in Chicago to learn about the city’s gang history, including the Conservative Vice Lords.
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Room4Debate: Does the Supreme Court Arizona Ruling Pave Path To Racial Profiling?
A controversial Arizona immigration law has lost some of its teeth after a Supreme Court decision ruled multiple provisions unconstitutional.